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Providence

Meticulous Sovereignty

November 9, 2020 by Allen Nelson IV

The (Apparent) Sovereignty Paradox The theologian Herman Bavinck once wrote, “Round about us we observe so many facts which seem to be unreasonable, so much undeserved suffering, so many unaccountable calamities, such an uneven and inexplicable distribution of destiny, and such an enormous contrast between the extremes of joy and sorrow, that anyone reflecting on […]

Filed Under: Theology Tagged With: God, Providence, sovereignty

When God Brings the Sun Burn

May 27, 2020 by Allen Nelson IV

Here’s an old sermon outline that I touched up for a blog post. It’s from Jonah 4:5-11. It has to do with God’s patient providential work in Jonah’s life. Let’s consider God’s providence together today: Prevailing Providence First, consider the word ‘appointed’ in Jonah 4:6-8. God is in full control of His universe, isn’t He? […]

Filed Under: Theology Tagged With: God's love, Jonah, Providence, Suffering

When Providence goes Viral

May 1, 2020 by Allen Nelson IV

I wrote this post while there were still quite a few unknowns about COVID-19. President Trump had just declared a National Emergency. Local schools began closing all over the world. The NCAA canceled important sporting events and subsequently all spring sports. And most tragically, many presumably unconverted people entered into eternity. This post does not […]

Filed Under: Theology Tagged With: COVID-19, Providence, Virus

Ecclesiastes: Not About Vanity, But Enjoying Life

February 19, 2020 by George Alvarado

I know. It’s a bit provocative to say that Ecclesiastes is not about vanity. But it is true. Well, let’s just say that it’s partially true. However, not in a deceptive way. But in an incomplete way. The kind of partial truth where you are only seeing the small details developing into the bigger picture. […]

Filed Under: Theology Tagged With: despair, God, hevel, Hope, hopelessness, life, Providence, Solomon, sovereignty, tragedy, Vanity, Wisdom

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